US Bridges

SR 15 over Paw Paw Creek

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Wabash County, Indiana · 01.23 S SR 16 · Structure no. 003981

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,138
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Paw Paw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 15 over Paw Paw Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,138 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,747 by 2034. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
Location01.23 S SR 16
RouteState Highway 15
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.89488, -85.88856
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,138 (2019)
Projected traffic4,747 by 2034
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Paw Paw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 4,138 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.